10 greatest thieves in video games ranked

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Video games tend to include a bunch of characters in their narrative, and sometimes these characters are made to be morally ambiguous. This trait is reflected in the profession they choose to participate in, which is generally some kind of unlawful venture or the other.

One of the best examples of such characters in video games is a thief. Infamous for taking things that don’t belong to them and escaping the authorities more often than once, thieves in video games are aplenty and show up as either side characters, antagonists, or even as the primary playable character.

Over the years, various video games have depicted thieves in a rather positive light, showing them to be honorable and sometimes even with a heart of gold. However, there are certain exceptions to that rule. To clarify the matter of who’s the best of them all, in this list, we feature ten of the best thieves in video games and rank them from least to most likable.

Note: This article reflects the writer's opinion.

If you’ve played Skyrim, chances are that you’ve come across the Thieves Guild. Composed of a gang of kleptomaniacs who seek to make a name for themselves, the Thieves Guild offers the Dragonborn an opportunity to join their ranks, the leader of which is Mercer Frey.

Frey is quite the adept thief when it comes to many of the skills that are required to hold the title. He is able to unlock doors that are generally unpickable and has even managed to swindle a Daedric Prince, although the players won’t know that until they come to the end of the Thieves Guild questline.

Mercer Frey was also once a Nightingale, a follower of the Daedric Prince Nocturnal, and blessed with her boons. If players manage to sneak into his house, they can view an impressive